Photojournalist Rob Tucker once had a cleaner that asked to see some of his photos."On the top was this picture of this Māori gentleman. "Diane started wailing, crying and touching the photo, and I thought, 'Oh, what have...

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Data shows the rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among New Zealand Police is sky-high, with a survey showing almost half of respondents had signs of the disorder.A study by Arizona State University focused on more than...

OPINION: Let me start with a disclaimer of sorts. I have never been through what six Timaru families have been through since August 6 last year.In five of those families, each parent lost a son and siblings lost brothers when...

Warning: This article references mental health issues and suicide and may be distressing A coroner who investigated the deaths of a loving married couple wants more work done to remove the "stigma" surrounding mental health and...

The Kiwi owners of a laundry detergent brand labelled "worse than water" in recent Consumer NZ tests are disputing the results and could take legal action. Grant Taylor and Renee Lee's Re.Stor laundry sheets performed "terribly"...

A rescue is under way off the coast of Banks Peninsula.A safety locator beacon was activated off Lyttelton Harbour, about 22 to 24 nautical miles straight out. Helicopters have commenced a Search and Rescue operation pattern...

The Seacliff man who shot his ex-partner's new boyfriend in the head has been sent to prison for six years and 11 months for attempted murder.Krishan Ranui Dick-Karetai, 24, was sentenced today for shooting the partner of his ex-girlfriend...

By RNZ New Zealand has designated US groups the Proud Boys and The Base as terrorist entities.Set down in the Government's official journal of record - the gazette - last Monday, June 20, it was published publicly a week later...

A South Island farmer has hit back at critics accusing his practices of being woke nonsense at Australasia's first certified carbon zero farm, saying no sector advances "without the trial of new and ideally better ways".Last Sunday's...

When Emily Soriano recounts how her 15-year-old son was gunned down with four friends and two other residents while partying in a Philippine slum six years ago, she weeps in grief and anger like the massacre happened yesterday.Police...

Melania Trump rejected her then chief of staff's suggestion that she send a tweet condemning the January 6 Capitol riot, according to a screenshot of the exchange shared online.Stephanie Grisham posted the alleged text exchange...

A portrait filled the last vacancy on the photo wall at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Wednesday, concluding the almost 16-year-long project to memorialise the hundreds killed as a result of the terrorist attacks of...

Russian forces have battled to surround the Ukrainian military's last stronghold in a long-contested eastern province, as shock reverberated from a Russian airstrike on a shopping mall that killed at least 18 in the centre of the...

The House January 6 committee has heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump's relentless efforts to overturn the 2020 election - and his encouragement of supporters who stormed the US Capitol...

In the chaotic minutes after dozens of migrants were found dead inside a tractor-trailer sweltering under the Texas sun, the driver tried to slip away by pretending to be one of the survivors, a Mexican immigration official said.The...

The western Indian city of Udaipur has been placed under a partial curfew and internet access blocked across the entire state of Rajasthan over fears of retributory sectarian violence, following the alleged murder of a Hindu tailor...

China is testing the air from North Korea for traces of Covid-19 and encouraging people living along the border to shut their windows on days with a southerly wind.A video obtained by CNN showed Chinese Centre for Disease Control...

The lone survivor of a team of Islamic State extremists has been convicted of murder and other charges and sentenced to life in prison without parole in the 2015 bombings and shootings across Paris that killed 130 people in the deadliest...

A US toddler accidentally left in a vehicle for hours died on Tuesday and police said his father was found dead in an apparent suicide at their Virginia home, police said.Chesterfield County Police received a call around 11.45am...

The All Blacks selectors have picked two new caps for the first test against Ireland on Saturday, while going back to Scott Barrett in the six jersey for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinal defeat.Crusaders standout...

Scrum coach Greg Feek is the latest to test positive for Covid-19 in All Blacks camp, while Blues winger Mark Telea has joined the squad as cover. Feek's absense increases the All Blacks Covid cases to seven after head coach Ian...

UFC president Dana White is hoping to capitalise on the rise of talent from Down Under with a return to Oceania. The UFC hasn't been to Australia or New Zealand since they hosted an event at Auckland's Spark Arena in early 2020,...

Warren Gatland is looking to head overseas when his current contract with the Chiefs ends next year.The Chiefs director of rugby and Lions head coach has told the Telegraph that he is possibly keen on a new challenge.Gatland returned...

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon in the second round after losing to Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-3 on Centre Court.The 19-year-old Raducanu is the reigning U.S. Open champion but she ran into a player on a roll. The 28-year-old Frenchwoman...

Dylan Cleaver joins Jason Hoyte for another episode of the BYC Podcast.In this episode, the guys digest the third test against England, rate the team's performance, and question if "Baz-Ball" is sustainable.Plus, a bonus interview...

Māori All Blacks 32Ireland 17 If Ireland had been hoping to send a message ahead of Saturday's first test, only one side would have been smiling about the content conveyed.The Māori All Blacks tonight seized their biggest...

Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet apologised to Lewis Hamilton today, saying the racial term he used about the Mercedes driver was "ill thought out" but was not meant to be offensive.The 69-year-old Brazilian has faced heavy...

Things could be about to get awkward for Formula One rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen following the latest racism saga to hit the sport.Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet apologised to Hamilton today, saying the racial...

Former Warriors prop Matt Lodge has reportedly signed with the Roosters following his messy exit with the New Zealand club. According to the Daily Telegraph, the 27-year-old will join the Roosters and receive around $110,000 in...

The police presence at the site had been scaled down after the morning’s operation that saw six people arrested as protesters were evicted.

First-home buyers should “throw in a low offer� if they find a house they want to buy, and line up two or three to compete against each other, one economist says.

A woman armed with a dog pole and pretending to be from SPCA tried to seize a dog from its owner in Hokitika.

After her soulmate drowned when she was 37, Leigh Albert used her sorrow to change the trajectory of her life and pursue a lifelong dream.

Neighbours have described seeing billowing smoke and a charred body following a fire that killed a Mt Roskill man.

Anyone experiencing Covid-19 symptoms 29 days or more after an initial infection should now test, in updated advice from Government.

Ricky Rafferty will be detained as a special patient for up to 10 years after he was found to be involved in Angela Smith's death.

New Zealand will join the war-torn country in its attempt to legally prove Russia’s invasion was falsely justified.

Firefighters rescued the man after he collapsed in front of them as they made their way into the burning house.

Much of the central and lower South Island should expect snow and strong winds as a cold front moves up the country.

New Zealand will join the war-torn country in its attempt to legally prove Russia’s invasion was falsely justified.

The Ukrainian president joined the Nato summit virtually, and delivered a stark message: His country needs weapons or more Ukrainians will die.

Turkey has lifted its objections to Finland and Sweden joining Nato, granting the two countries the protection of the alliance's nuclear umbrella.

“I am very willing to leave Europe without final conclusion of those talks if we don’t see commercially meaningful access for our exporters," Ardern said on the eve of her visit to Brussels, home of the European Commission.

The PM discussed human rights abuses and highlighted the country's "proudly nuclear-free" history during her speech at the Nato Leaders’ Summit overnight.

Jacinda Ardern will speak at the Nato Leaders’ Summit, after spending the night with the West’s most powerful leaders at a dinner hosted by the King of Spain.

As she meets global leaders in Spain, the PM says the war in Ukraine, the Parliamentary riot and the March 15 terror attack were all fuelled by misinformation.

OPINION: Fascism preaches a bogus mythology about returning to a better past. It demonises outsiders and subordinates women.

PM Jacinda Ardern has kicked off her whistle-stop tour of Europe with a meeting with Spanish President Pedro Sánchez.

Since being booted out of the country, Gavin Doré has completely turned his life around.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has shifted Barrett from lock, and rewarded the uncapped Leicester Fainga'anuku with a start on the left wing.

The All Blacks will come up against a familiar-looking Ireland side as they try to exact revenge for last year's defeat in Dublin.

Scrum guru tested positive for the virus on Thursday and will miss Saturday's opening test of the year against Ireland.

POLL: The All Blacks team to play Ireland in the first of three tests has been named and the big talking point is the return of regular lock Scott Barrett to blindside flanker.

World Rugby told that "players' lives are at risk" following the incident involving Jeremy Loughman in the tour-opening loss to the M�ori All Blacks.

Newcastle Jets defender expected to push Sam Sutton for the starting role on the left edge of Wellington's defence.

Foster names two test debutants and springs a surprise, with Crusaders lock Scott Barrett shifted to blindside flanker.

After waiting a dozen years to face a tier one nation, Clayton McMillan was just hoping his players could front when the chance presented against Ireland. He needn't have worried.

Coach Ian Foster has some big calls to make when he names his side on Thursday for the first test of the series in Auckland.

The Australian says no one wants to watch five sets of doubles at Wimbledon, but Michael Venus, who plays Venus Williams in mixed doubles, disagrees.